LUFKIN — A significant gathering took place at the Angelina County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, as numerous East Texans voiced their concerns over a proposed data center project along State Highway 103 East. The initiative, put forth by AmpZ Champion Data Center Holdings from Denver, has sparked considerable controversy in Lufkin over recent months. Residents…
Austin’s popular fast food chain, P. Terry’s Burger Stand, is set to implement a new employee ownership model and introduce a profit-sharing initiative for its workforce. Founders Kathy and Patrick Terry shared this significant change in a social media video, highlighting their commitment to prioritizing employee welfare. The couple announced the establishment of an employee…
A Total Wireless employee has been arrested and charged with a felony after allegedly transferring explicit photos from a customer’s phone to his own while assisting her with network settings. The accused, 29-year-old Raghul Anandakrishnan, faces a state-jail felony charge of invasive visual recording. The incident occurred on June 7, as detailed in court documents….
Authorities are investigating the tragic deaths of a mother and her teenage son, who were discovered shot in southeast Harris County. The incident occurred at a residence on Windy Spring Lane. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call early in the morning regarding the shooting. Upon arrival, they found the 17-year-old…
Three individuals were apprehended on Monday after allegedly shoplifting from a Target store in Mansfield, Texas. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier that day, leading police on a pursuit that culminated in a crash on Interstate 20 in Dallas. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result…
The Texas Tribune has recently welcomed eleven promising college students and recent graduates into its fellowship program, marking a significant step in nurturing the next generation of journalists. This summer, these emerging talents will assist the nonprofit newsroom in navigating the fast-paced landscape of breaking news, political developments, and the challenges faced by Texas media…
A man was fatally shot at an apartment complex located on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County on Monday night, according to local authorities. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred around 11 p.m. in the 14300 block of Ella Boulevard, close to Greenwell Drive. A witness at the scene described hearing…
A local nonprofit organization is mobilizing to address the aftermath of significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend. Safe in Austin, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing animals with disabilities, is facing unprecedented challenges as it works to recover from the flooding that impacted its facilities in Leander, Texas. Jamie Wallace, the founder of…
How North Texas’ Weather Changed the Way Houses Are Built North Texas is characterized by its challenging weather conditions, which are anything but mild. Summers here are sweltering, often accompanied by prolonged heat waves, and the high humidity only exacerbates the discomfort. During this season, air conditioning becomes an essential requirement for residents. As summer…
A tragic street racing incident in Duncanville on Monday night resulted in the deaths of three innocent bystanders and left a fourth individual critically injured, as confirmed by local authorities. The collision occurred when a Chrysler 300 struck an overturned Toyota Corolla at the intersection of West Wheatland Road and South Cedar Ridge Drive around…
